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APEC

(ˈeɪpɛk)
n acronym for
1. (Economics) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2. (Economics) (in Canada) Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
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APEC

n abbr of Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation → APEC f
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